Stage BasicsThis stage contains some varied environments, so you must adjust your tactics accordingly. Toward the start of the map, you’ll have plenty of time to determine the best path through the area. The bulk of the stage, however, requires you to make split-second decisions. When you’re racing along Mine Cart tracks, hopping between collapsing platforms, piloting a Rocket Barrel, or bopping enemies, pay close attention to the path ahead of you. |
Instead of passing below the spikes at point 1, stand on the platform to the left and wait for them to drop. As they do, jump up and collect the Puzzle Piece from the platform above the spikes.
As you approach the gap at point 2, duck to avoid the hovering enemy and then allow the Mine Cart to roll right of the end of the track. Drop down to grab the Puzzle Piece, then bop the nearby enemy and bounce up to the next track segment.
After you crash into the water at point 3, jump onto the platform to the left. Stand near the container and perform a Ground Pound to reveal a Puzzle Piece.
When you spot the Puzzle Piece at point 4, stop and watch the large blocks as they fall through the area.
As the block to the right of the Puzzle Piece crosses your path, Barrel Roll Jump through the Puzzle Piece and onto the next platform. As soon as you land, perform another Barrel Roll Jump to reach the nearby Barrel Cannon before the platform collapses.
When you reach point 5, slip between the circling Blue Hootzes and fly into the banana trail to the right.
Guide the Rocket Barrel through all of the available bananas, then fly to the top of the screen to collect the revealed Puzzle Piece.